TITLE

Farmers left out of feds' debate on immigration reform

AUTHOR(S)

Moore, Philip S.

PUB. DATE

July 2005

SOURCE

Inside Tucson Business;7/25/2005, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p10

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on the start of hearings by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the illegal immigration crisis in the country. Aim of the senators to overhaul the country's immigration system; Intention of the legislation to solve the chaotic situation along the border with Mexico; Impact of the legislation on the country's agriculture because of restrictions of alien labor.

ACCESSION #

17888889

Tags: EMIGRATION & immigration;  LEGISLATION;  UNITED States. Congress. Senate. Judiciary Committee;  LEGISLATORS;  FOREIGN workers

 

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